RYA Powerboat Level 2

We have a backlog of people who ought to have at the least a PB2 certificate. We are adding to the list and hope to clear a large number in 2016. As the qualification is necessary for the club to operate successfully, there is only a low charge for the courses. Of course, you will then be expected to perform duties as \"Rescue\" rather than as \"Race Officer\" and \"Assistant\" more often.

The Power Boat Level 2 course is designed to teach people who have never driven a power boat the basic skills to derive a boat. It takes two days when starting from such a low base. The skills include knowledge of power boats, handling them on the water and on land, and safety points including the Collision Regulations.

The Direct Assessment is typically a half day course, and will use the Club\'s RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and the Jenneau. The end results is that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate similar skills to those listed above. They also have to provide evidence of the theoretical aspects of PB2

Course Structure

•Coming Alongside

•Turning using warps

•Man Overboard

•Start and stop engine

•High speed manoeuvres

•Securing to a buoy

•Manoeuvring astern

•Holding off a pontoon or jetty

•Turning in own length

•Providing evidence of background understanding of theory and safety techniques